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Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
From: Alex Rodriguez <a...@columbia.edu>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:57:57 -0400
Local: Wed, Aug 11 2004 2:57 pm
Subject: Re: Rear hub problem = catastrophe?
In article <aSgSc.238593$%_6.73666@attbi_s01>, thalesNOSPAM...@yahoo.com
says... >I've got a Bontrager Select rear wheel that seems to have a hub anomaly. The Why are you messing with a faulty wheel? Either they get you a new wheel >lbs has tried to fix it several times, replaced the axel and bearings but it >still catches when tightened normally so it's running a little loose, with >some lateral play. >One guy at the shop told me he'd heard of bearing blowout, I guess where the >hub has a catastrophic failure from overheating. Since I make canyon >descents not infrequently (45+ MPH) it's a little disconcerting. He said I >should watch it--but do I need to replace it? I was thinking that next time >I descend I can see if it's getting hot at all, and if not assume it's OK to >ride on the wheel until it's more worn out. Does that make sense or is it >risky? that works properly or get your money back. ------------ Alex You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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